Legal Secretary – Department of Human Services

About the role

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, is seeking a Legal Secretary 1 to support legal operations in Macon, GA. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to contribute to the well‑being of Georgia’s children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, parties, and court officials.
• Opens and closes case files and maintains organized case files, documents, and reference materials.
• Prepares and processes legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pre‑trial agreements.
• Retrieves, copies, and distributes files and documents as needed.
• Schedules appointments, maintains calendars, and handles telephone calls.
• Types and edits office memos, briefs, motions, and other legal documents from notes or dictation using standard office equipment.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in an office setting using computer software, preferably with exposure to legal documents.

What we offer

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long/short‑term care coverage.
• Retirement plans (401(k) and 457) and employee discount programs.
• 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities for telework depending on the position.